Big Creek Terminal Dam

Iowa — Polk County — BIG CREEK DIVERSION CHANNEL

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
RiverBIG CREEK DIVERSION CHANNEL
Coordinates41.78179, -93.74118

Physical Characteristics

NID Height95 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length480 ft
NID Storage27,500 acre-ft
Max Storage27,500 acre-ft
Surface Area885 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 6, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Rock Island District
Other NameBig Creek Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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